Nico Stehr: Pioneer in the Theory of Society and Knowledge
This unique volume brings together a selection of the most important texts of Nico Stehr for the first time and puts them in dialogue with original research that draws on his prolific work. Covering five decades of pioneering sociological research on the
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Nico Stehr: Pioneer in the Theory of Society and Knowledge
Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice Volume 16
Series editor Hans Günter Brauch, Mosbach, Germany
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/15230 http://www.afes-press-books.de/html/PAHSEP.htm http://afes-press-books.de/html/PAHSEP_Stehr.htm
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Editor Marian T. Adolf Department of Culture and Communication Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg Germany
Acknowledgement: The cover photograph and most other photos in this volume were taken from the personal photo collection of the author who also granted the permission on their publication in this volume. A book website with additional information on Nico Stehr and his major book covers is at: http://afes-press-books.de/html/PSP_Stehr.htm. ISSN 2509-5579 ISSN 2509-5587 (electronic) Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice ISBN 978-3-319-76994-3 ISBN 978-3-319-76995-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76995-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018934448 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Copyediting: PD Dr. Hans Günter Brauch, AFES-PRESS e.V., Mosbach, Germany Language editing: Hella Beister, Marian T. Adolf Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
For Barbara, Sebastian, Angelika, Leopold and Leander
Preface
What do democratic politics, economic production, modern markets and climate politics have in common? They all rely heavily on knowledge, its inherent properties and its pract
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